OK, the plan is finalized. We'll meet at the gas station at I-70 exit 259 (NOT the new Kum - n - Go but the older one, directly North of the Mammoth Lot.)
I'll be there around 8:00. Look for me on my yellow BMW R1150R.
Kickstands up 8:30 sharp. It's a long ride so make sure you fuel up. We'll ride over Loveland Pass, then get back onto I-70 in Silverthorne and ride to Copper Mountain, where we'll take CO 9 to Leadville, then down to Buena Vista. After Buena Vista I plan on heading back via US 24, Wilkerson Pass, but those who want a quicker return can stay on US 285 towards Fairplay. Figure ~ 300 miles and probably 6 - 8 hours total riding time.
This will be posted on the FB page as well.
Martin
On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 11:59 AM, David Mulay <david.m.mulay@gmail.com> wrote:
Norm--Thanks for the infoSent from Dave's iPhoneDavid: I highly recommend the Iron Horse Motor Lodge near the Dragon. They have open camping and numerous indoor options if you are not a tenter. They have a restaurant for breakfast and supper.The Dragon is a check the box thing more than a great MC ride but do it on a weekday, the weekends are crazy with car clubs there. Very dangerous as they take the curves too wide and cross the center-line. A much better ride is NC 209 out of Lake Junaluska (a/k/a 'The Rattler"), loop around north and west on US 25 and US 321 thru Gatlingurg and back south through Great Smokey National Park.. Just did that ride in May and it's a great 8:30 to 4:00 ride with an hour for lunch anywhere along the way. If you are looking for a camping spot off the Blue Ridge in Meadows of Dan, VA check out Wilville Campground. Great spot, only bikes allowed and they do an evening campfire and have grills, showers and enclosed patio and laundry facilities. Great spot. You are headed to one of the great spots in the US for motorcycling. Have fun!!!--On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 4:37 PM David Mulay <david.m.mulay@gmail.com> wrote:Yes. It is in Cincy. Planning on Tail of Dragon and Blue Ridge in July or August.--Sent from Dave's iPhone
From: emrat@googlegroups.com <emrat@googlegroups.com> on behalf of David Mulay <david.m.mulay@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [emrat:10685] Long ride this weekend?I will do my best to be there at 0830 or earlier. I will be riding a Ducati. My Triumph is in Ohio preparing for the blue ridge park way.--
Dave Mulay--
Sent from Dave's iPhoneSince we'll be heading West I like a West side location for the start. How about the gas station that's on the NW corner of the intersection of CO 93 and I-70 Exit 259? I think it's a Conoco but not sure.
As this is going to be a long ride I want to be kickstands up at 0830 (that's 8:30 AM for you civilians. ;) )
For Lunch I think we'll be in Buena Vista. Anyone know of a good spot there?
Those who want a more direct return route can elect to stay on US 285 after Buena Vista which should cut about an hour off the return trip (barring traffic.)
From Woodland Park I like to take 67 to Deckers and then all the way up to Nighthawk Hill (the Twin Cedars or Sprucewood route) and then on to Sedalia. If there's anyone adventurous enough to join me I may take that route (it requires going on a 3 mile dirt road with a moderately steep uphill - but I've done it on every heavy bike I've owned and never had a problem) or if I don't get any takers, we'll just stay on paved CR 126 through Buffalo Creek to Pine Junction on 285 and then back.
Total distance shows as ~ 290 miles and figure on a full day. We'd be going over 2 11,000+' passes (Loveland and Fremont.)
Martin--
On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 1:18 PM, David Mulay <david.m.mulay@gmail.com> wrote:
Where are you starting and what time? This sounds interesting.
Dave Mulay
Sent from Dave's iPhone--I'd agree Steve. Thanks Martin!
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, 1:01:02 PM MDT, Steve Smith <shmitty74@gmail.com> wrote:
Doesn't this count as the first Sunday ride? I think that you've got your ride leader Manny!--
On Thu, Jun 28, 2018 at 11:03 Jim Baker <emeksv@gmail.com> wrote:
If my wife hikes on Saturday this weekend, count me in for Sunday. It's her weekend to pick, tho, since I was out for four days last weekend :)
Jim Baker770.356.9209Sent via mobile device--Anyone up for a long ride (200+ miles) this Sunday 7/1? I was thinking maybe riding to Loveland Pass, then on US 6 to Silverthorne, get back on the interstate to Copper Mountain and take Highway 9 to Leadville, then down to Buena Vista, then US 24 over Wilkerson Pass to Woodland Park, and finally back to Denver on CO 67 through Deckers. Google Maps shows it as being just under 300 miles.--
Weather looks good, cooler with a slight chance of rain. Should be a great day to be in the mountains!
Let me know!
Martin
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